Respiratory Therapist (Job ID OOJ - 8775)

Respiratory Therapist

Full-Time

Alamosa, CO, US

Salary Range: $28.92 To $40.38 Hourly

A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available for this position.

Candidate must be willing to relocate to a rural area

San Luis Valley Health is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our patient focused Respiratory Therapy Team! San Luis Valley Health offers competitive pay and benefits.

What You'll Need:  

• Graduate of a college or university program of Respiratory Therapy (AMA approved).  
• Credentialed with the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)  
• Active Colorado license in good standing.  
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and NRP required within 6 months of hire.  
• Ability to perform all basic and selected advanced respiratory care therapeutic procedures as directed and monitored by appropriate personnel. 

What You'll Do:  

• Able to perform advances procedures requiring appropriate level of knowledge in advanced procedures, including: ventilator care, suctioning, artificial airway care, resuscitation, bedside spirometry, ABG specimen collections and interpretation and chest X-ray interpretation.
• Administers all basic bronchial hygiene and therapeutic procedures to include: IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, EZ-PAP, HHN, CPT, bland aerosol administration, humidification therapy, O2 therapy, CPR, basic/advanced airway maintenance, smoking cessation education and asthma education.
• Performs EKGs, EEGs, PFTs, Mobile Cardiac Telemetry, Holter and Event Monitor hookups.
• Utilizes and maintains an organized medical record and utilizing clinical forms and EMR for documentation.

We Take Care of Our People

 As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
• Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
• Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
• Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
• Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
• Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
• Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
• Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
• Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.  

Alamosa, CO is:

1. 2 hours south of Pueblo, CO
2. 3 hours south of Colorado Springs, CO
3. 4 hours south of Denver, CO
4. 2 hours north of Santa Fe, NM
5. 3.25 hours north of Albuquerque, NM

Alamosa, CO is located in the San Luis Valley of Colorado

1. Alamosa population 10k
2. San Luis Valley region population 50k

Top 5 Reasons to Choose SLVH as your Next Employer...   

1. You Will Fit Right In!  

Enjoy the family-friendly culture of a small town community as well as the vibrant diversity offered by a college town, home to Adams State University and Trinidad State Junior College. Step into a simpler way of life, including minimal traffic and more than 300 days of sunshine each year.  

2. Get Out and Enjoy  

You will enjoy four-season outdoor adventures…hiking and sand boarding at the Great Sand Dunes National Park, fishing gold medal waters along the Conejos River, skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area, rock climbing and mountain biking, just to name a few.  

3. Join Our Pursuit of Excellence  

Through our unwavering commitment to providing superior patient care and retaining the highest quality staff, you will benefit from educational and training opportunities that have paved the way for our hospital in establishing the highest standard of clinical care.  

4. Take Care of Yourself  

Employees of San Luis Valley Health are valued and appreciated. You will find support in pursuing your personal and professional goals through our wellness and educational assistance programs, volunteer opportunities and our traditional benefits package.  

5. Explore Your Creative Side  

The San Luis Valley is home to many nationally acclaimed artists and musicians, with ample opportunities to enjoy their works through year-round performances and festivals, including the Creede Repertory Theater and the annual Alamosa Art walk.  

Job Start Date: 06/16/2026

Shift Information: Position Summary – Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time, Day Shift) This full-time Respiratory Therapist position is scheduled for 12-hour day shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, working three shifts per week. Workdays are variable and will include rotating weekends as needed to support departmental coverage. On-Call Requirements: The role includes on-call responsibilities 2–3 days per week, based on departmental needs and staffing coverage. On-call expectations may vary week to week. This position requires flexibility, reliability, and the ability to support a dynamic cardiopulmonary team in both scheduled and emergent care needs.